According to the company, for the full year 2008, the FPL Group has reported a net income of approximately $1.64 billion, or $4.07 per share, compared to a net income of $1.31 billion, or $3.27 per share, in 2007.
On an adjusted basis, the FPL Group has reported earnings of $361 million, or $0.90 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to $284 million, or $0.72 per share, in the same quarter of 2007.
On an adjusted basis, the FPL Group’s earnings were approximately $1.55 billion, or $3.84 per share, for the full year 2008, compared to $1.4 billion, or $3.49 per share, in 2007.
Lew Hay, chairman and CEO of the FPL Group, said: “We are pleased to report that 2008 was our best year ever. Our success was driven by adjusted earnings at NextEra Energy Resources, which we renamed from FPL Energy to reflect the company’s clean energy mission and market focus.”
FPL Group is engaged in electricity-related services. FPL Group’s two principal subsidiaries are Florida Power & Light Company and NextEra Energy Resources.
